Little Tractor Ride

Got up this morning, rechecked all those lug nuts again, checked the oil, fixed a Neutral Saftey switch that has been botherin' me for some time and suddenly realized that this old sow is completely and totally done.

So, since it was such a pretty day here, I jumps on the old sister and go fer a 30 mile tractor ride. Picked up the baler out at the farm and drug 'er in here so's I can get it up to snuff before spring gets here.

The old tractor runs and operates just like a new one. However, two things:

I don't think I like those small tires on the back and doubt if I'll ever get used to that darned gas engine. It sounds like a car! :>)

Allan

That was my thinking too. Never owned a 14.9 before, but I sure think that would be the perfect sized tire for this little guy.

Thanks,

Allan

Getting the haying fever myself.

Spring must be coming then again 45 degree in Jan. no wonder I may be confused

Or hollered I'd help you switch and You'd got the right ones.:>) :>)

Keith & Shawn

What gives here anyway? Thought I had it all planned out where it would be you that end up with the "bad" set.

Darnit, think I goofed! :>)

Allan

Keith

I've been kinda agonizing over this haying deal ever since last summer.

My problem is that I've got a business to run here at the house and I just don't have a lot of "extra" time to waste and have really been wondering how I'm gonna get that 100 acres of alfalfa put up in a timely manner next summer. All by myself, yet.

That was the real reason why I bought the little hydro in the first place; so that I don't have to be swappin' tractors around.

I'm gonna put the hydro on the swather, the baler on the 966, then I'll mount that DuAl loader and rear bale mover both on the 686. That way, I should be able to scoot around pretty good without any "lost" time.

'Sides, I'm not so sure that the Hydro70 could handle that baler, could it? That joker makes a pretty good sized bale.

Allan

Bill

Which pulls harder,swather or baler? Got late,1st cutting alfalfa getting stemy. Hooked my 706 ger. to neighbors 14ft. Hesston swather. 4&low,TA up. Rated pto speed gave me 5mph. Nice load for the old kraut.Neighbor baled with Oliver 1655 and Vermer baler making 1000lb.bales. Our loaders wouldnt handle larger bales safely. So,I would think the hydro would handle the baler.

steveormary

We run an on-line medical contracting business, which is pretty much 24/7 (We didnt' plan it that way). :>(

We'll be buying heifers in the spring to take care of the grass in our pastures. Then of course, we'll need the hay for their winter feed.

Allan

Allan

Is that an 848 behind that tractor? If I recall that is one of the best baler's that New Holland ever built. It doesn't have the capacity of the 855, but is a great baler. I worked for New Holland prior to joining the service.

later days mate,
Jim